2026 Bulman Rose

94 pts
A spot-on dry rosé from Mark Bulman – relaxed, refreshing, and proof that some of the best pink wine is coming from our own backyard.

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Mark Bulman knows how to make great rosé as well as any winemaker in Australia. Anyone who followed his work at Turkey Flat will certainly agree.

The 2026 rose under his own Bulman label draws on three Barossa vineyards, including two with Grenache vines more than a century old in Kalimna and Stockwell. Those older sites bring the aromatics, while a younger southern Barossa vineyard gives the wine its generous fruit.

Mark ferments each parcel separately in stainless steel, adjusting the approach to suit the vineyard. A small addition of skin-contact Pinot Gris brings extra grip, a clever detail that helps give his rosé its distinctive texture.

There’s raspberry and pink grapefruit, a little spice and a savoury finish. It’s fresh, lightly chalky and beautifully balanced, with the flavour hanging around well after each sip. Old-vine Barossa fruit in the hands of a winemaker who’s made rosé a speciality, and an absolute bargain.

94 points
"The balance is spot on here, and it’s a lovely thing to drink."
- Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)

94 points - "Aromatic, a bit of musk stick in the mix, raspberry, pear, a whisper of spice. It’s fresh, red fruited, some pink grapefruit, a light chalkiness to texture, with a bright finish of excellent length and a subtle savoury twist.. The balance is spot on here, and it’s a lovely thing to drink." - Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)

"Fruit sourced from three vineyards, 2 x 100 year + in Kalimna and Stockwell and one 30 year old in Southern Barossa. The old vineyards are sourced for aromatic influence while the younger vineyard for fruit presence and persistence on the palate. All stainless steel ferments, but all treated differently for solid ratios and ferment temps to help promote each of the different vineyards better qualities.

My biggest secret is I use Pinot Gris on skins for the tannin profile (8%), you can’t get the same tannin presence from any other variety (that I’ve found) that doesn’t have massive colour pick up. I don’t advertise this anywhere, as is just confuses people.

Price Bracket $30 or Less
Type Rosé
Variety Grenache
Country Australia
Region Barossa Valley
Australian State SA
Reviewed By The Wine Front
Critic Score 94
Alcohol 13%
Size 750ml
Vintage 2026
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Bulman Wines

Bulman Wines, led by acclaimed winemaker Mark Bulman, is dedicated to producing exceptional Grenache that showcases the unique characteristics of Australian vineyards. Mark Bulman, known for his groundbreaking work and numerous accolades, has been a key figure in elevating the status of Grenache in Australia.

The 2023 vintage features two remarkable single-vineyard Grenache wines from Eden Valley and Blewitt Springs in McLaren Vale. These wines highlight Mark’s commitment to low-intervention winemaking and his ability to let the vineyard’s terroir shine through.

Mark's winemaking philosophy focuses on creating wines that are both enjoyable and reflective of their origins. He has a keen eye for identifying the potential in specific sites, allowing each vineyard's unique qualities to be expressed in the wine. This approach has earned him recognition and respect in the wine industry.

At Bulman Wines, Grenache is celebrated for its ability to thrive in challenging conditions and produce wines with distinctive character. Mark’s experience and passion for this variety are evident in every bottle, offering wine enthusiasts a true taste of Australia’s diverse wine regions.

"We’re only two wines into the launch of the Bulman brand’s story but it has arrived fully formed, and its quality is elite."
- Campbell Mattinson

Mark Bulman Bulman Wines

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